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Buddy Moss
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Jim Jackson
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Jim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were… read moreJim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were popular and influential on later artists. Jackson was born in Hernando, Mississippi, and was rais… read moreJim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were popular and influential on later artists. Jackson was born in Hernando, Mississippi, and was raised on a farm, where he learned to play guitar. Around 1905 h… read more -
Tommy McClennan
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Tommy McClennan (January 4, 1905 – May 9, 1961) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist. Tommy McClennan was born in Yazoo City in… read moreTommy McClennan (January 4, 1905 – May 9, 1961) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist. Tommy McClennan was born in Yazoo City in April of 1908, according to Big Bill Broonzy in his book "Big Bill Blues." However, McC… read moreTommy McClennan (January 4, 1905 – May 9, 1961) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist. Tommy McClennan was born in Yazoo City in April of 1908, according to Big Bill Broonzy in his book "Big Bill Blues." However, McClennan's death certificate cites his birthplace as Dura… read more -
Clifford Gibson
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Clifford "Grandpappy" Gibson (April 17, 1901 — December 21, 1963) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is best known fo… read moreClifford "Grandpappy" Gibson (April 17, 1901 — December 21, 1963) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is best known for the tracks, "Bad Luck Dice" and "Hard Headed Blues". Born in Louisiville, Ke… read moreClifford "Grandpappy" Gibson (April 17, 1901 — December 21, 1963) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is best known for the tracks, "Bad Luck Dice" and "Hard Headed Blues". Born in Louisiville, Kentucky, United States, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri in th… read more -
Kemp Harris
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Kemp Harris is a composer, musician, author and actor and teacher. Born in North Carolina, Kemp taught himself piano and was writing song… read moreKemp Harris is a composer, musician, author and actor and teacher. Born in North Carolina, Kemp taught himself piano and was writing songs at age 14. As a musician and composer, Kemp has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Gil Scott-Hero… read moreKemp Harris is a composer, musician, author and actor and teacher. Born in North Carolina, Kemp taught himself piano and was writing songs at age 14. As a musician and composer, Kemp has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Gil Scott-Heron, and Koko Taylor. He has written and performed original c… read more -
Kokomo Arnold
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Kokomo Arnold (James Arnold, Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, February 15, 1901 – Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 1968) was an American blue… read moreKokomo Arnold (James Arnold, Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, February 15, 1901 – Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 1968) was an American blues musician. A left-handed slide guitarist, his intense slide style of playing and rapid-fire vocal… read moreKokomo Arnold (James Arnold, Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, February 15, 1901 – Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 1968) was an American blues musician. A left-handed slide guitarist, his intense slide style of playing and rapid-fire vocal style set him apart from his contemporaries. He got his nic… read more -
Barbecue Bob
25,042 listeners
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Rube Lacy
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Rubin "Rube" Lacey (January 2, 1901 – November 14, 1969) was an American country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Lacey wa… read moreRubin "Rube" Lacey (January 2, 1901 – November 14, 1969) was an American country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Lacey was born in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, United States, and learned guitar in his teens from an older p… read moreRubin "Rube" Lacey (January 2, 1901 – November 14, 1969) was an American country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Lacey was born in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, United States, and learned guitar in his teens from an older performer, George Hendrix. Working out of the Jackson area in… read more -
Carl Martin
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